hey guys, need to replace my clutch. Does anyone know how long this should take a mechanic, I thought it would take roughly 4 hrs so no more than $200? I have my own clutch and its just the clutch not fly wheel. What do you guys think? regards daz
Probably take them all day. Yea it can be done in 4 hours but there not going to rush it remember they get paid by the hour. Get him to give you a fixed price. But i would guess over double what your thinking.
I paid $1500 for Gavin Wood to replace mine with a 'heavy duty' item back in the day. It lasted 12 months. $1200 is reasonable IMO.
Paid $250 for my F1 Stage 3 clutch delivered and $505 installed at my mates workshop with new rear main etc.
Ask yourself this, would you pull a gearbox, tailshaft and exhaust system...refit a clutch plate....refit the G/box, tailshaft and exhaust, and then carry a limited warranty/guarantee on the work performed(and only charge $200)??? I think not!!
Believe it or not that's exactly what I paid 5 years ago. The install was done by Joe when he was at Nisport. Was $50/hr and it took 4 hrs so $200. Even if you take the new mechanic rate of $90/hr thats still under $400. And it was done by the best 300zx mechanic in OZ. You guys are paying triple that n calling it ice cream! $1200 is what u pay for an engine swap!
If you could get it at that price again you wouldn't be asking on here now would you. Mine was $350 labour, but add in flywheel machining, new rear main seal, new gearbox oil it turned out $505 all up.
I have been quoted anywhere from $700 to $2400 for the job- still driving with a slipping clutch for nearly 6months now- I am the procrastonator!
mate your in victoria call joe on 0408 337 283 he will do everything including replacing rear main seal and sump sealant as long as u provide parts for under $400. He is the best Z mechanic! I too procrastinated for 6 months no I am afraid to drive up hills in case the clutch fails completely!
$600 for a stage 3 6 puck clutch and chromoly flywheel from USA. and one weekend with a mate, lots of swearing, sweating and smoking a carton of smokes got mine done, including new rear main, and replacing snapped pivot ball.
